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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What section of the paper is across Papa's chest when he falls asleep on Sunday afternoon?
(a) The home section.
(b) The funny papers.
(c) The sports section.
(d) The classifieds.

2. What is hanging on the wall over Lark's crib?
(a) A picture of Lark as a baby.
(b) A banjo clock.
(c) A picture of Jesus.
(d) A wedding picture of Lark's parents.

3. What kind of robe does Lark wear when she goes with her father to play poker?
(a) Yellow satin.
(b) Pink satin.
(c) Yellow chenille.
(d) Pink chenille.

4. What is Mama doing when Lark wakes the morning after arriving at Aunt Betty's house?
(a) Washing clothes.
(b) Singing to Aunt Betty.
(c) Washing dishes.
(d) Scrubbing the floors.

5. What does Papa say about the group of ladies Mama spends time with?
(a) He calls them cackling hens.
(b) He calls them old geese.
(c) He says they are all very pretty.
(d) He says they shouldn't get together.

6. What is Beverly wearing when she first sits down by Lark?
(a) Shorts and a torn t-shirt.
(b) Only overalls.
(c) Overalls and a torn t-shirt.
(d) A pair of jeans.

7. What job does the lady on the train say she has?
(a) She's a nurse.
(b) She's a secretary.
(c) She works at a radio station.
(d) She works in a depot.

8. What treat does Mr. Wendell give Lark when she arrives with Papa?
(a) A jawbreaker.
(b) A slice of pie.
(c) A soda.
(d) A Hershey bar.

9. What is Lark's favorite sandwich?
(a) Beef and tomato.
(b) Bacon, lettuce and tomato.
(c) Bologna and onion.
(d) Grilled cheese.

10. What is the event for which Lark sells tickets?
(a) A church bingo party.
(b) Knights of Columbus picnic.
(c) A church spaghetti supper.
(d) Rotary chicken dinner.

11. Which of the following is not part of the dinner the family shares as the story opens?
(a) Chops.
(b) Cornbread.
(c) Peas.
(d) Potatoes.

12. What does Lark get from Mr. Boomer?
(a) A piece of pie.
(b) A chocolate ice cream.
(c) A soda.
(d) A jawbreaker.

13. What smell does Lark say is better than any other?
(a) Beer.
(b) Pumpkin pie.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Mama's perfume.

14. How much does Lark learn Aunt Betty pays in monthly rent?
(a) She doesn't pay rent.
(b) Eighty dollars.
(c) Forty dollars.
(d) Fifteen dollars.

15. What is Papa's job at the depot?
(a) He is a typist.
(b) He is an engineer.
(c) He is a clerk.
(d) He is a builder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What night do Grandma and Grandpa Browning arrive at Aunt Betty's?

2. Where does Lark believe Marjorie Ann went after her death?

3. What does the German neighbor say when Lark returns her sheet?

4. What color is the nail polish Lark buys?

5. Where does Mama plan to go after dinner?

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